The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) laid criminal charges in “historical sexual assaults with faith-based affiliations” in connection with the Legacy Christian Academy (LCA), formerly the Christian Centre Academy.. Aaron Benneweis .The SPS press release said the original police report was filed in August 2022 about alleged sexual assaults between 2008 and 2012..Aaron Benneweis, 46, was charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor while in a position of trust or authority..On January 31, Benneweis turned himself in to the SPS and was arrested, processed, and released with conditions. His first court appearance is March 13..The SPS Interpersonal Violence Section did the investigation..Currently, there's a $25 million class action lawsuit against members of the LCA school staff, with allegations of abuse, including exorcisms, solitary confinement, and paddling..Caitlin Erikson, the first alleged LCA student who came forward, posted on social media she knew the former coach and his reputation. She indicated that the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board was investigating the students allegations and hired an investigator..The Saskatchewan ministry of Education removed all the teachers named in the class action lawsuit from the classroom pending its outcome.. Legacy Christian School Students .The Saskatchewan government-appointed administrators for three independent schools with former LCA teachers named in the lawsuit for the 2022-23 school year..The administrators' priorities are to direct the school operations, ensure student safety, and create a position learning environment for the students of the three schools..They are reviewing school policies and procedures and “historical documentation” to make any necessary changes to provide a positive school environment for the students of the three schools..Each month, formal monthly reports are sent to the ministry of Education, ensuring schools are teaching the Saskatchewan curriculum.
